{
  "id": 5731975,
  "title": "UAE weather: Temperatures set to hit 50°C with rain on the way",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/uae-weather-temperatures-set-to-hit-50-c-with-rain-on-the-way",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T06:32:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/05/uae-weather-temperatures-set-to-hit-50c-with-rain-on-the-way/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Temperatures are expected to soar to 50°C in the remote desert outskirts of Abu Dhabi on Saturday, according to the National Centre of Meteorology's forecast. The scorching late summer heat is expected to persist across the Emirates, with high humidity lingering throughout the weekend. In Abu Dhabi city itself, day temperatures will peak at 42°C on Saturday, climbing to 43°C on Sunday. Dubai residents can also anticipate 42°C daytimes on both Saturday and Sunday. The milder climate will prevail through at least Wednesday, with temperatures hovering in the low to mid-40s. For a brief respite from the heat, the Northern Emirates offer some relief. Fujairah's daytime temperatures will hover around 34°C on Saturday and 35°C on Sunday, remaining in the mid-30s until at least Wednesday. In Al Ain, cloud cover and September showers are anticipated on Saturday, with heavier rain expected in Al Quaa, a desert area of Abu Dhabi. As September gives way to Dubai's cooler winter months, temperatures typically begin to drop. Between 1991 and 2020, the average September temperature in the UAE ranged from 29°C to 39°C, with an average humidity of 54 percent. In October, temperatures usually dip further, averaging a minimum of 25.5°C and a maximum of 35.8°C. The winter season officially begins in November, with January marking the coldest month, averaging a minimum of 15.5°C and a maximum of 24.3°C between 1991 and 2020.",
  "summary": "Temperatures are poised to reach 50°C deep in the Abu Dhabi desert on Saturday as the scorching late summer heat persists. The National Centre of Meteorology predicts temperatures will increase and humidity will remain high across the Emirates over the weekend. The NCM's online weather map predicts the mercury will rise to 50°C in Al Razeen, a remote desert area on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi, on…",
  "key_points": [
    "Temperatures forecast to reach 50°C in Abu Dhabi desert outskirts on Saturday.",
    "High humidity persists throughout weekend across Emirates.",
    "Fujairah offers cooler relief with 34°C-35°C daytime temperatures."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The forecast indicates that the UAE will experience extremely hot weather over the weekend, with temperatures expected to remain high until at least Wednesday, before gradually dropping as winter approaches.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "UAE weather: Temperatures set to hit 50°C with rain on the way",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/uae-weather-temperatures-set-to-hit-50-c-with-rain-on-the-way-5736892",
        "published": "2026-09-05T06:32:53.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}